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Cornerback Byron Jones became the second player in the history of the UConn football program to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night when the Dallas Cowboys took him with the No. 27 pick overall.
Donald Brown (No. 27 in 2009...

How cold was it? Cold enough that Aqueduct canceled its racing card Wednesday in deference to jockeys and its "equine athletes," otherwise knows as horses. The same thing could happen Thursday. ... Bayern, California Chrome or...

Thanksgiving brought a reminder that Calvin Johnson, despite recent struggles and criticism, is just fine. He had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Lions overcame an early deficit and crushed the Bears, 34-17. That's two in a...

DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford had a notion that the Detroit Lions' offense would make a dramatic turnaround.The Lions had not scored a touchdown in their previous two games, but Stafford, the team's quarterback, liked their body language prior...

Matthew Stafford had two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Detroit Lions defeated the Jets 24-17 Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. Stafford went 24-for-34 for 293 yards and had touchdown passes to Jeremy Ross and Eric Ebron for the...

Dez Bryant isn't too pleased with EA Sports even though it has him rated as the second-best receiver in the new Madden NFL 16 video game. Bryant expressed his displeasure with a speed rating of 89, posting a rant on Twitter about the subject that...

One of the Bears' thinnest positions — safety — at least features two locker room leaders, while second-year pro Brock Vereen pushes the veterans for playing time.
Currently on roster: 7.
Projected on final roster: 4-5.
Roster locks: Antrel Rolle, Ryan...

The Detroit Lions have Calvin Johnson, and that is why Golden Tate is very careful about what he says and how he says it when he discusses his desire to be a great receiver. "I'll go back to when I signed my contract," Tate said. "I was...

In light of Dez Bryant's controversial non-catch, NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino made a point to personally visit Dallas during the offseason to discuss the season-ending ruling with the Cowboys. That's not to say Blandino's stance on...

Dez Bryant has the long-term contract he said he wouldn't play without, and the Dallas Cowboys can quit worrying about whether he really would skip games. The All-Pro receiver signed a five-year, $70 million deal Wednesday, after months of posturing...

When it comes to a stare down between Jerry Jones and Dez Bryant for Wednesday's signing deadline, I've been reminded of the pop culture classic, "Dogs Playing Poker." No matter how inscrutable the poker faces, both tails were wagging. ...

February is for the freaks.They roll into Indianapolis, perform some forehead-slapping feats of athleticism, blow away NFL evaluators, and watch their draft stock skyrocket."You caution yourself, tell yourself, 'Now, let's not fall in love with a guy...

At this point, the file on Amari Cooper is stacked, a comprehensive report loaded with more commendation than criticism.
The stats show Cooper as an All-American playmaker, a three-year starter at Alabama who flourished as a junior last fall during a...

If you were scratching your head or shouting a few choice words at the TV Sunday as NFL officiating chief Dean Blandino explained why Dez Bryant's catch wasn't a catch, then you'll be even more mystified about Blandino's support for another...

GREEN BAY — Referee Gene Steratore sparked the NFL's latest rules controversy when he clicked on his microphone to explain the call that helped decide Sunday's playoff thriller between the Packers and Cowboys. And during the postseason, in particular,...

The play lasted just a few seconds, a blur of moves and fallen defenders. It was more than long enough, though, for Pittsburgh Steelers star Antonio Brown to display how he's become one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the game.The last time he...

Ten thoughts after the Chicago Bears’ season ended Sunday with a 13-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium, the eighth loss in the last 10 games and likely the end of the Marc Trestman era.
1. Has Marc Trestman been using the wrong message...

The NFL is great at providing false hope and security within the fan base of each of its teams.
That's what has happened here in Baltimore. Because of the way they finished in 2013, the Ravens didn't have to face the first-place teams in the AFC West...

Ten thoughts after the Chicago Bears fell 20-14 to the Detroit Lions on Sunday for their fourth consecutive loss.
1. In case of emergency, break glass. If you need a fire extinguisher, you can only hope it works after you break the glass. When you...